Fostering health
Helping our neighbours access nutritious food that supports their health.
About OutreachRooted here.
Rooted here.
Here for each other.
We’re a local charity supported by the people of Chatham-Kent. Together, we help our neighbours access emergency food.
Our purposeA Chatham-Kent where
A Chatham-Kent where
no one goes hungry.
Food is an everyday need. So is being treated with dignity.
Since 1988, we’ve worked alongside local donors and volunteers to help households facing hunger. Our mission is to improve life for people in Chatham-Kent through emergency food assistance.
Respect, good nutrition, community cooperation and responsible use of donated resources guide that work. The people who come through the door are our neighbours, and everyone deserves care.
What guides us
Our values, in practice.
Collaboration
Working with community partners who share our purpose, building relationships through trust.
Accountability
Using resources responsibly, delivering effective service and being open about our work.
Respect
Recognising each person's dignity, listening to their concerns and treating people fairly.
Looking aheadThree priorities.
Three priorities.
One shared purpose.
Reach people most at risk.
Make food and resources accessible, work with other agencies on referrals and participate in efforts to reduce food insecurity.
Support nutrition and health.
Follow nutrition guidance, strengthen food partnerships and maintain fresh-food storage, while learning from community needs.
Build a sustainable future.
Grow support, listen to feedback and use service data to keep improving how we work.
Our people
Board of directors.
- Jerry Lozon
- Allan Birkby
- Jerry Delaey
- Ryan Boyd
- Fred Deryck
- Steven Walker
Our community in 2025.
Food support, here in Chatham-Kent
989New visits
11,078Total served
5,323Total households served
14,325School lunches provided
Thank you to everyone who gives food, time and support. Our financial reports and reporting information.
Accountability matters
Your trust deserves transparency.
You trust us with your support, and we take that seriously. Read our audited financial statements or get in touch if you have questions about our work.
Auditor: Kevin Sabourin, CPA, CA
Our audited financial statements, available as PDFs.
Questions about our work?
We’re happy to talk about how donations support food assistance here in Chatham-Kent.
Contact our office if you have a question about our reports or would like to get involved. We’d love to hear from you.
Ask about our work
A legacy of careRemembering
Remembering
Donna L’Ecuyer.
A retired teacher and lifelong Chatham-Kent resident, Donna cared deeply about helping others.
She established the Donna L’Ecuyer Foundation in 2007 so that her giving could continue. We join Donna’s family in recognising her lasting generosity and the care for neighbours behind it.
Her story is part of the community spirit that makes this work possible.